Plucked from the Mississippi

January 22, 2014  •  Leave a Comment
Another successful fish plucked from the Mississippi River...another fresh dinner for this eagle. When it gets colder out, the more this process repeats itself...the eagles have to fish more often to sustain in the bitter cold temps. Follow my Facebook Page if you like this image.
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Beauty in Flight

January 21, 2014  •  Leave a Comment
I had to post one more tonight. This one really shows off the landscape along the Mississippi. Pretty snow-covered hills with pine trees and rocky bluffs. The eagle has a picturesque setting to show off their aerial skills. Follow my Facebook Page!
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Locked On

January 21, 2014  •  Leave a Comment
I have taken many eagle images the past two seasons and with each trip I feel I get better technically and artistically as a photographer. Everything matters...weather conditions, camera, lens, shutter-speed, f-stop, ISO, focus, pose, angles, anticipation, etc. When everything goes just right as you push the shutter button, you know it. My keeper r...
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Midwest Bald Eagle

January 21, 2014  •  Leave a Comment
Here is an image from yesterday when the sun peaked out for a few. I was happy to catch this eagle in front of this background while banking so you can see his impressive markings and colors. Sometimes it isn't just about timing the moment of an eagle catching a fish, but getting the perfect background is always a challenge. Like my Facebook Pag...
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Perfect Form

January 21, 2014  •  Leave a Comment
This is why you need to monitor the wind direction when you are taking eagle images. This shot is so much better than images of the bird going the other way and it is a nice change of angle from the side profile. This gives you a view of the open wings. The light could have been better but I'm happy with the image. Follow my Facebook Page!
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